Wednesday, Oct. 21
WEDNESDAY LOWDOWN: The Helltones in Eureka
A quick Lowdown scroll will confirm it’s another overachieving Wednesday on the Humboldt scene with ample distractions available should you need to numb. It’s getting band-y over at The Siren’s Song Tavern where soulful surf rockers The Helltones will be subtly shredding. Details on that and more below.
Top Events!
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Sci-Fi Night: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) 40th Anniversary
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $6
/ $10 Admission + Poster
One day, Seymour Krelborn finds a very mysterious unidentified plant which he calls Audrey II. The plant seems to have a craving for blood and soon begins to sing for its supper.
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Thumb Leader
John Wilson’s The History of Concrete (2026)
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 6:30-8:45 p.m.
/ $10
/ 18+
John Wilson is an NYC based documentarian best known for his acclaimed HBO series How To with John Wilson.
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Izaak Opatz, Fry’d, Daniel Nickerson
Moss Oak Commons
/ 7 p.m.
/ $5
Sounds from Missoula, Portland and Humboldt
The Helltones, Western Extra
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 7 p.m.
/ $10
The Helltones are a soulful surf band based out of Oakland.
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How Daddy Is Doing
Exit Theatre
/ 8-9 p.m.
/ $15
Join bardic superclown Madds — and their alter ego “Moody Monotone”—for a whimsical, yet deeply moving exploration of grief, music, and transformation.
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All Events!
Free Zombie Tee For Donors
Northern California Community Blood Bank
/ 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Make an appointment and donate blood between now and Halloween to receive our Limited Edition Zombie T-Shirt.
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Adorni Fitness Classes
Adorni Center
/ 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
/ $7 Adults
/ $4 Senior
/ $2.50 Youth
Come checkout the Adorni Center and the various classes that we have available daily!
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Satya Sky Yoga
Freshwater Grange
/ 11 a.m.-noon
/ $10
/ 18+
Wellbeing, balance, peace.
Fortuna Pumpkin Patch
See Event Description
/ 2-6 p.m.
/ Free
Back for 2026! There will be piglets, goats, and a large variety of pumpkins in every size, color, and purpose (carving, eating, or decorating).
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Nature Story Time
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
/ 2-3 p.m.
/ Free
Each week there is a short story, movement activity, and art project for children and their caregivers to enjoy.
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Wine Wednesdays
Old Growth Cellars
/ 3-8 p.m.
Join us to “drink the dregs.”
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WNBA Finals & Golden State Valkyries Watch Party @ The Summitt - Game #3 & #4
The Summitt
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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Joy of Singing Choir
Jefferson Community Center
/ 5:30-7 p.m.
Focused on the experience and joy of singing in harmony with each other.
Cribbage Tournament
Humboldt Brews
/ 6 p.m.
/ $5
All skill levels welcome.
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I Blame the Moon
Exit Theatre
/ 6-7 p.m.
/ $15
/ 18+
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Humboldt Bay Mycological Society
Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
/ 7-9 p.m.
/ Free
/ Free everyone
Bring your mushroom finds for our mushroom ID table, hear from a guest speaker on a fascinating fungi-related topic, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with fellow mushroom enthusiasts of all experience levels.
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Open Mic Night
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 7 p.m.
“Everyone is welcome to express themselves in a safe and fun environment!”
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 8-11:59 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
They will allow you to sing here.
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
The longest running comedy open mic on Humboldt county is back.
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